The marketing strategy for director/actor Elizabeth Banks’ Cocaine Bear, could sell itself through its name alone. As one could imagine, that is quite simply what this film is all about. “Inspired” by the true story of a bear who made its way through roughly 70 pounds of cocaine after it was dropped out of a […]
Tag: Comedy
Clay VS Classic: Groundhog Day (30th Anniversary)
“It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be grey, and it’s gonna last you for the rest of your life” – Phil Connors If anyone would be relieved to see the 30th anniversary of this event, it would be Bill Murray’s aptly named Phil Connors. A cynical weatherman who is forced to relive the same day […]
You People – Review
Two comedy icons from two different eras collide in this culture-clash rom-com that boasts admirable acting talents but condemns them all to generic genre fluff. Ezra (Jonah Hill) meets Amira (Lauren London) after he mistakenly believes her to be his Uber driver, but after the initial awkwardness has passed, the pair hit it off well. […]
Babylon – Review
“You don’t become a star, you either are one, or you ain’t” – Nellie LaRoy After dazzling with his drum-centric debut Whiplash (2014), and moving onto the lavish and Academy adored La La Land (2016), director Damien Chazelle has rightfully become one of the most anticipated and exciting directors of the modern era. Even with […]
Everything Everywhere All at Once – Review
Perhaps the second of two movies that could really earn the title of ‘multiverse of madness’ to be released in 2022. But unlike Marvel’s Doctor Strange sequel, the directing duo of Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert really throw the kitchen sink (and then some) at the concept of a multiverse. Not being restrained to contractual […]
Home Team – Review
The idea to make a movie based on the career of NFL coach Sean Payton seems feasible. After all we’ve been given movies based on stories that are far more undeserving of the film format. But having the story be ‘loosely’ based around the ‘Bountygate’ scandal (yeah, I had to look this up too) after […]
Don’t Look Up – Review
There seemed to be a high level of intrigue surrounding this project upon first response. Comedy director Adam McKay (Anchorman, The Big Short) being joined by a star studded cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, in a satire that demonstrates the ignorance of the government and media outlets of today’s society. Two astrologists, […]
Home Sweet Home Alone – Review
“I don’t know why they’re always trying to remake the classics. Never as good as the originals” is a genuine line uttered in this Home Alone rehash, and you best believe that it felt like a genuine wink from the writers who clearly had zero faith in this recent rebranding. Home Alone is a concept […]
America: The Motion Picture – Review
“Ding Dong! Its America motherf**kers” – George Washington (not literally) If you thought Hamilton was an interesting and unique reconstruction of early American history, then you’ll be surprised by what this latest Netflix original, animated ‘motion picture’ has to say. Far more of a mockery than it is an informative and intelligent piece highlighting the […]
The Mitchells vs. The Machines – Review
Every year some movies fall through the cracks and fail to reach wider audiences due to a lack of solid marketing. I had no idea of this film’s existence until it hit Netflix at the end of last month. I took a punt expecting the worst for some late night entertainment, and was left dumbfounded […]
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